Digital Security
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How India engages with the polarising global debate on cybersecurity norms
UN processes to establish rules have been stymied due to ideological differences between the US-European Union and the Russia-China blocs.
Arindrajit Basu
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Amid India’s mega-push to digitise health records, AIIMS cyberattack comes as a wake-up call
Hospitals are reviewing their cybersecurity as they prepare to go paperless under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Explainer: Does India need digital health records and can the draft policy protect sensitive data?
Experts have raised concerns over the draft health data policy.
Vijayta Lalwani
Trending
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Congress’ Kanhaiya Kumar assaulted while campaigning for Lok Sabha polls in Northeast Delhi
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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Should big tech companies like Facebook be broken up? An economist busts three myths
The idea has the support of both Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump. But will it work?
Bhaskar Chakravorti, The Conversation
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Indian cyber laws can’t tackle the child privacy concerns that got TikTok into trouble in the US
India is the biggest market for TikTok, comprising almost 40% of the app’s 500 million user base.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Google agrees to store payment app data locally, but asks Centre for more time: Reports
The RBI has given all payment system operators until October 15 to ensure that transaction data is stored within the country.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Centre should ask e-commerce, social media firms to store data locally, says draft policy: Reuters
The government will have access to such locally-stored data, according to the draft policy framework.
Scroll Staff
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Indian apps are seeking way too many ‘dangerous permissions’ on your phone
Dangerous permissions include those to access and modify the calendar, SMS, call logs, storage and the like.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Sophisticated Aadhaar-related bank fraud has left police in Delhi and Noida baffled
The con involves the fraudulent withdrawal of money from bank accounts of victims with the help of a SIM card, Aadhaar and the United Payments Interface.
Abhishek Dey
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Why China’s VPN crackdown should worry everyone
Virtual private networks help citizens around the world evade state surveillance – how long until more governments take action?
Omair Uthmani, The Conversation
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One item Digital India must urgently address – strengthening data security and privacy rights
To protect the information of 1.2 billion citizens, a serious, focused and apolitical discussion is required.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar
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Hacking threats delay Modi's plans for paperless cabinet meetings
Government is proceeding cautiously after techies warn of potential problems.
Dhirendra K Jha
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth